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About Ryan Whitcomb, RD, CDN

Ryan is a Registered Dietitian, and brings a wealth of information about nutrition to the company. From nutrients to general wellness know-how, Ryan's informative Health & Nutrition blogs will help you and your family understand the best foods to eat and why.

Ryan Whitcomb, RD, CDN is part of the Whitsons team of nutritionists, where he serves as a Registered Dietitian. Ryan works extensively with the Nutrition and Purchasing Departments, analyzing nutritional content of products and ensuring company-wide compliance with all USDA school food standards. In addition to advising on the new Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) regulations set forth for school, Ryan’s role continues to expand as new projects and nutritional guidelines are implemented.

Happy National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day from Whitsons Culinary Group. Whitsons is proud to showcase our experienced team of registered dietitians by picking their brains with frequently asked questions that we receive from students, parents, and the community with our Ask the RD servic...

Acid reflux. Two words that conjure up images of long, sleepless nights. While everyone else is off in dreamland, you’re suffering in the bathroom tirelessly searching for the last antacid. For you, this is a common occurrence and you’ve accepted that this is your life. You tell yourself it coul...

Fiber. You’ve heard the word before and you’ve seen it advertised on product labels in grocery stores everywhere, but what is it? More importantly, why do we need it? Fiber, also known as roughage, is indigestible plant material that is not broken down by the body. This nutrient is found solely in c...

Now that winter is here (got snow?), let’s talk about something very important, something you probably aren’t very familiar with—your vitamin D status.
You may know vitamin D as the sunshine vitamin, but that’s only half of the story. Though our bodies can synthesize vitamin D from the sun’s UV...